{"id":17,"date":"2025-12-29T01:55:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T01:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomemosuncafecito.org\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-12-31T17:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:29:14","slug":"how-to-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tomemosuncafecito.org\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"How to Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Let\u2019s Talk Story Club works with students and youth organizations to serve seniors. We coordinate senior \u201cmemory collection workshops\u201d in local communities and senior centers. Please contact us<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@letstalkstoryclub.org\">info@letstalkstoryclub.org<\/a>&nbsp;to discuss how you or your organization can volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We operate on donations only, which help us provide the Let\u2019s Talk Story book to youth volunteers and seniors at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone interested in helping a senior document their life story can purchase the Let\u2019s Talk Story book here! 100% of profits support our community workshop initiatives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Letter to our Volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Let\u2019s Talk Story Club Volunteers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for taking time to \u201ctalk story\u201d with a senior and record their special memories. Your efforts are helping your seniors to combat loneliness, decrease stress and reduce cognitive decline. Additionally, the book you complete together will become a treasured keepsake for their family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how it all works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Select a senior.<\/strong>\u00a0It could be a grandparent, friend or someone you just met. They could live in a senior home or a residence. We encourage you to select any senior who may benefit from companionship or sharing their life story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Pick a date for your first \u201ctalk story\u201d session.\u00a0<\/strong>It should take two to five sessions to complete your book together. Please adjust your pace to the individual\u2019s preference and aim to complete the book in less than two months, if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Once you and your senior finish your book together, we ask that you complete a final survey<\/strong>\u00a0(link to be provided with book).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll use your \u201cLet\u2019s Talk Story\u201d book to guide your interaction.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The prompts will help evoke your senior\u2019s memories. Refer to the interviewer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/letstalkstoryclub.org\/welcome-to\/tips-for-volunteers\/\">tips<\/a>&nbsp;on this web site for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final survey will ask you to submit a short write-up about your senior\u2019s Let\u2019s Talk Story Club experience and give you the option to include photos\/videos from your time together. We highly encourage you to record your interactions and inspire others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for making a difference in someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Let\u2019s Talk Story Club&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Let\u2019s Talk Story Club works with students and youth organizations to serve seniors. We coordinate senior \u201cmemory collection workshops\u201d in local communities and senior centers. Please contact us&nbsp;at&nbsp;info@letstalkstoryclub.org&nbsp;to discuss how you or your organization can volunteer. 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